Gareth Parker-Jones Appointed Rendeavour Education Head and Wellington College Kenya Founding Director

Gareth Parker-Jones will assume the role of Head of Education for Rendeavour and Founding Director of Wellington College International Kenya starting in September 2027. He moves to the position from his role as Headmaster of Rugby School in the UK, with his tenure beginning a year ahead of the school's planned opening in September 2028. His wife, Amanda Parker-Jones, has been appointed as the school's Head of Teacher Professional Development.

Wellington College International Kenya, located in Tatu City, a major urban development in Africa, marks Rendeavour's second school in collaboration with Wellington College on the continent. The institution aims to be a co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 3 to 18, designed to attract families from both local and international backgrounds.

Parker-Jones's background as a prominent educator in the UK and his work in transforming Rugby School are highlighted as indicators of Wellington College's ambitious goals. The school will feature both day schooling and a boarding component, with the latter emphasized as integral to the school's identity and community from its inception.

Rendeavour, an African urban development company, underscores the importance of education in city-building. CEO Stephen Jennings believes that high-quality education is crucial for attracting families, employers, and investment to Tatu City. Wellington Kenya is set to establish a new standard for education in East Africa.